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Local News & Discussion / Re: ASSETS to tourism in Penmaenmawr Conwy

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 09:59:44 am »

A THRILLING new aqua park that will create jobs, attract visitors, and boost the economy in a seaside town has been given the green light by planners at Conwy.

Graiglwyd Springs Fishery in Penmaenmawr will be transformed into the inflatable water attraction called Sblash  https://sblash.co.uk/  that will employ up to seven additional staff from May to October each year.

The wild water adventure will feature a towering 3.8m Mount Rainier, exhilarating slides and a range of obstacles, floating trampolines, a freefall experience and the Waverider.

Read more...... https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24268560.inflatable-water-attraction-sblash-open-conwy/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: Points to Ponder

« Last post by SteveH on April 21, 2024, 10:03:24 am »

There is, it seems, an epidemic of illness among the working-age population.

This week the Office for National Statistics once again warned about the number of people being driven out of the jobs market because of ill-health.

And on Friday the government in England said it wanted to change the way they are supported alongside a crackdown on what it calls the "sick note" culture.

But it is not just those who are out of work who are affected. Research by the Health Foundation shows there are as many people aged 16 to 64 in work whose health limits what they can do as there are out of work because of ill-

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68849843

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Hobbies and Interests / Re: MILITARIA

« Last post by SteveH on April 21, 2024, 09:58:42 am »

D-Day 80: Servicemen silhouettes assembled near Gold Beach

Silhouettes representing almost 1,500 servicemen who died on D-Day have been assembled at a French museum.

To commemorate 80 years since the Normandy landings, the figures travelled from a workshop in Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire, to the British Normandy Museum.

The figures overlook Gold Beach, one of the key landing points.

They were transported via Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire and Fort Nelson, near Fareham in Hampshire.

The 80th anniversary of D-Day falls on 6 June.

cont plus photos https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68853855

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Times Past / Re: From the archive ....Original crossing linked Llanrwst with Trefriw

« Last post by SteveH on April 21, 2024, 09:54:16 am »

History of river crossing where there was a catch to get to the other side
Original crossing linked Llanrwst with Trefriw so customers could enjoy reviving waters of Trefriw Spa

An enterprising vicar helped put up a bridge between Trefriw and Llanrwst in Conwy. It was huge help for travellers as it spanned the swirling waters of the tidal Afon Conwy - but there was a catch.

The vicar The Reverend John Gower, whose toll house was located on one riverbank, built the original bridge in 1881 as it helped them avoid having to go on the longer route over Pont Fawr. He charged people a toll fee for the privilege of using the bridge.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/history-river-crossing-catch-side-29026302?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Everything to do with Rhos On Sea

« Last post by SteveH on April 21, 2024, 09:40:27 am »

Hugo, Its good to look at Rhos in the past again, some of my best childhood memories happened there, the old family house Ocean View is close to the boys cap in your second photo, and is still there today.

A few photos from my archives, which probable need reposting after our glitch awhile back............

photos.....

The sea frozen over in 1963

A very old photo from my great grans collection of the old royal weir...........

And guess who is standing on the rock by Rhos pier ?

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Games, Jokes & Quizzes / Re: Quiz Time!

« Last post by Hammy on April 20, 2024, 07:08:21 pm »

6 out of 10 again, will have to read more closely.

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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Gardening

« Last post by Hammy on April 20, 2024, 07:00:49 pm »

Hugo,
You are welcome to drop in for a coffee if I am around.

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Everything to do with Rhos On Sea

« Last post by Hugo on April 20, 2024, 04:53:49 pm »

77 years ago yesterday, Rhos on Sea pier was sold at auction for ?2,250 to Mr W R Denson, a Chester businessman.
Many won?t remember Rhos-on-sea pier as it was pulled down in 1954 and so may be surprised to learn that it was older and far longer than neighbouring Colwyn Bay pier (which too has now been demolished).
Opened to the public in 1895, Rhos pier was financed by a consortium of local businessmen keen to have a slice of the burgeoning holiday trade and hoped that steamers would land thousands of tourists into the area each year. The business soon went bust, partly because when they built the pier, they didn?t construct a landing stage!
Local magistrate, William Horton, took over and a landing stage was built. In 1897 paddle steamers belonging to Horton?s Colwyn Bay & Liverpool Steamship Company started to arrive however further trouble arose in 1908 when one of his vessels, Rhosneigr, was wrecked near the pier. At low tide some of the wreckage can still be seen.
In May 1915 William Jones the pier master spotted Private Gwilym John Thomas of the Welsh Regiment on the landing stage and warned the soldier not to try swimming to the shore. Private Thomas replied: ?I?m an old sailor and I?m not born to be drowned?. He then proceeded to dive into the water, got into difficulty and drowned. He is buried at Bron-y-Nant cemetery.
During the Second World War, Rhos-on-sea pier was sectioned with planks removed to deny easy access to the invading enemy! These were replaced once the threat had passed but with Horton?s death in 1944, Rhos-on-sea pier?s glory days were firmly in the past. The council bought it off Mr Denson in 1952 and, despite much protest from local people, it was pulled down in 1954.

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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Exploring The Area

« Last post by Hugo on April 20, 2024, 11:47:46 am »

Some years ago I saw a Weatherman Walking walk starting from Abergynolwyn and it was a very interesting walk and we visited the castle as part of the walk.   There was no admission fee and it is set in a beautiful location.
A little further on is Llanfihangel where Mary Jones started he famous walk to Bala and part of her walk was included in the Weatherman Walking route.
Well worth a walk as there is so much to see

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cattle-castle-north-wales-thats-29030124

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Games, Jokes & Quizzes / Re: Quiz Time!

« Last post by Hugo on April 20, 2024, 11:29:15 am »

Just 6 out of 10 for me and that included some lucky guesses.           I'll have to do better next week